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AIFF's Judicial Overhaul: Supreme Court-Backed Committees Reshape Football Governance

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has proposed forming several Independent Judicial Committees following Supreme Court guidelines. These committees will be headed by distinguished retired judges and senior officers, ensuring transparent governance. Key positions include former Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora as Returning Officer and several retired judges leading different committees. The move represents a significant step towards restructuring and professionalizing football administration in India.

Key Points: AIFF Forms Independent Judicial Committees Supreme Court Approval

  • Former CEC Sunil Arora named Returning Officer for Election Committee
  • Retired judges to head multiple oversight committees
  • Disciplinary and Ethics Committees established with senior judicial experts
  • Players' Status Committee formed with retired judicial leadership
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AIFF Executive Committee proposes formation of Independent Judicial Committees

AIFF proposes independent judicial committees with retired judges and officers to enhance football governance and resolve disputes transparently.

"The committees will ensure transparent and independent decision-making in Indian football. - AIFF Executive Committee"

New Delhi, December 21

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Executive Committee, during its meeting held at the Football House here on Saturday, proposed the formation of Independent Judicial Committees in line with the Constitution approved by the Supreme Court of India.

AIFF released the Executive Committee proposal on its social media handle.

It said the Election Committee will have former Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora as Returning Officer. The members include former DGP Delhi Vivek Gogia and former CBI officer Surinder Singh Gurm.

The Ethics and Dispute Resolution Committee would be headed by former DGP Ranjit Kumar Pachnanda and Justice Ashok Tripathi (retd), a former District Court Judge, would be Deputy Chairperson.

The Disciplinary Committee is proposed to be headed by Justice Vineet Saran (retd). Justice Raghavendra Kumar (retd), has been proposed as the Deputy Chairperson.

The Players' Status Committee is proposed to be chaired by Justice Ravindra Singh (retd).

The Appeal Committee would be headed by Justice Hemant Gupta (retd) as Chairperson. Justice KS Ahluwalia (retd) would be the Deputy Chairperson.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good move on paper, but will it translate to actual change? We've seen many committees formed before. The real test is if they have real power to act against powerful people in the federation.
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Aditya G
Impressive lineup of retired justices. Justice Vineet Saran heading Disciplinary Committee sends a strong message. Hope this brings more professionalism and settles disputes faster for our players.
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Sarah B
As a football fan living in India, I welcome this. The federation needs independent oversight. The Players' Status Committee is especially important - hope it protects young talent from exploitation.
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Karthik V
Sunil Arora as Returning Officer for elections is a masterstroke. He ran our national elections! If he can bring that level of integrity to AIFF elections, it will be a game-changer. 🙏
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Michael C
This is following the Supreme Court's direction, right? Good to see AIFF complying properly. Independent judicial bodies can prevent the kind of internal politics that has held back Indian football for years.

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